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Shingles is a viral illness that affects a variety of locations throughout the body. It most often causes a painful skin rash on the trunk, abdomen or torso. Less commonly, the rash can be found on the arms or legs. Shingles may also affect the head, face, eyes, mouth or ear.
Shingles usually occur on the same body parts where chicken pox commonly breaks out, including one side of the face, back or upper stomach region. Shingles may cause more emotional stress if they are in a highly visible spot, and the itching can cause anxiety and frustration.